The Yancey unit regulates hunting opportunities for deer in North Carolina and covers 314 square miles. Public lands comprise 181 square miles (58%) of the total land covered by this game management unit. The greater region is best serviced by Barnardsville. The elevation of the region ranges from a low of 2,000 feet to a high of 6,600 feet above sea level. This unit is a gateway to these forested areas: Cherokee National Forest, Pisgah National Forest. Additionally, 1 site is open to the public for access to managed private lands.